Kensington Travel Guide
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Coastal Ridge Apartments
38 King Street Timaru
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The price is ฿3,784 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿3,784
฿4,351 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable, easy parking."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
95-99 King Street Timaru
The price is ฿3,262 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,262
฿3,751 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Otipua Wetland are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy beds, large, warm, spacious units. Had all amenities needed for an overnight stay or longer. Heat pump was great. Spa bath was lovely and worked. Was great having TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the lounge."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
36 King Street Timaru
The price is ฿3,174 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,174
฿3,650 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
65-67 Evans Street Timaru
The price is ฿2,640 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,640
฿3,036 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Comfortable."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Aaron Court Motel
27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury
The price is ฿1,780 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿1,780
฿2,047 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (140 reviews)
"At the price point it was probably all that could be expected however for a very little effort they could attend to the shabiness"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
The Grosvenor
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is ฿2,932 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,932
฿3,372 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (850 reviews)
"large spacious suit room. fluffy white towels. mini fridge that was silent. Brillant shower. Helpful friendly staff. Loved the lift it was like stepping back in time. Bar/restaurant staff were very helpful and fun to be around. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Kensington
Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Timaru Central
If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum.
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Open Photo by Paolo Corrales
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
